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GSCS Statement Condemning Violence Motivated by Race, Ethnicity or Sexual Orientation
With the recent spate of violent bias-based crimes and other incidences of hatred based on perceived characteristics of individuals or groups, the Garden State Coalition of Schools wants to reaffirm our support of all those who advocate for the changes that will put an end to those expressions of hatred and promote increased understanding and peaceful resolution of conflict in our communities.
Latest Testimonies and Letters
Testimony on delayed learning from Rachel Goldberg, letter on cessation of SBYSP and more...'
Virtual and In-Person Meeting Calendar for 2024-2025
All Meetings, starting in September 2021...'
6-18-25 Education in the News
MyCentralJersey.com--Middlesex County schools see spike in superintendent turnover...' NJ Monitor—Lawmakers move to strengthen out-of-school time programs in New Jersey...'

Asbury Park Press--New Jersey teachers groomed students, sometimes at the same school...'

Washington Post—Can AI identify safety threats in schools: One district wants to try...'

The Atlantic--The Dumbest Phone Is Parenting Genius...'

Education Week--Online Rumors Can Tear School Communities Apart. How Leaders Are Fighting Back...'

Education Week--A ‘Tsunami’ of Uncertainty Is Crashing Into Federal Funding for Schools...'

Chalkbeat--AmeriCorps’ work with students nationwide in limbo despite halt to federal funding cuts...'

Education Dive--Do states have ‘statutory right’ to data, guidance from Education Department?...'

6-17-25 Education in the News
Education Week--The Number of Students Getting Free School Meals Is in Flux. Why?...' Education Dive--States balance supports and discipline to address troubling student behaviors...'
6-16-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--Op-Ed: Follow the science on vaccines, not Kennedy...' NJ Spotlight--More 988 intervention for young people with suicidal thoughts?...'

Star Ledger--How hundreds of N.J. teens are graduating high school with a college degree...'

NY Times--Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls?...'

Washington Post—As students have greater health needs, school nurses are in short supply...'

Education Week--Student Well-Being Report Shows How Kids Are Doing in Education and Beyond...'

Chalkbeat--School funding, expand charters: Where New Jersey governor hopefuls stand on education...'

Edutopia--Want greater Algebra I success? Supplement foundational skills...'

The Hechinger Report--Education Department reinstates some research and data activities...'

6-13-25 Education in the News
Star Ledger--N.J. school district that lost $22.4 million in funding is taking the state to court: ‘Our students are suffering’...' Philadelphia Inquirer—Pa. published, then removed science-of-reading curricula lists after criticism from educators...'

Linda McMahon’s MAGA Mandate: Close the Education Department—but Wield Its Power...'

NPR--Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference...'

Education Week--Fewer Parents Are Reading Aloud to Their Kids. Why That Matters...'

Education Dive--Unanimous SCOTUS ruling raises schools’ liability in disability cases...'

Edutopia--Using Values-Alignment Messaging to Teach Healthy Digital Habits...'

6-12-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--Teachers union stands by splashing out over $40M on Spiller’s bid for governor...' Star Ledger--This N.J. high school held the state’s only LGBTQ+ graduation as students face political worries...'

Education Week--To Ban or Not to Ban? Two Experts Sound Off on School Cellphone Restrictions...'

Washington Post—The ways government is stressing out your child’s public school...'

Education Dive--California ed chief tells Trump: ‘Keep your hands off our kids’...'

The Hechinger Report--A week of breaking news in education research...'

6-11-25 Education in the News
Star Ledger--Lawsuit claiming retaliation for anonymous emails criticizing N.J. school district tossed...' Washington Post—How Washington is stressing out American schools...'

Education Week--Teens Are Confident They Can Succeed in Class. Do Teachers Agree?...'

Chalkbeat--Why the Trump administration grounded these middle schoolers’ drones — and other STEM research...'

Education Dive--House lawmakers find consensus on benefits of school cellphone bans...'

The Hechinger Report--OPINION: Every child deserves to see themselves represented on their classroom bookshelves and during discussions...'

6-10-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--Who knows what lawmakers will do in fog of NJ budget...' The Record--NJ high school counters absenteeism with student-made hallway posters, PSAs...'

Education Week--Trump Admin. Vows to End School Desegregation Orders. Some Say They’re Still Needed...'

Education Week--The Trump Budget for K-12 Schools: 5 Key Takeaways...'

Education Dive--Children’s well-being shows both progress and setbacks, Kids Count finds...'

The Hechinger Report--OPINION: Starting a school newspaper transformed the learning experience of my students and gave them joy...'

6-9-25 Education in the News
NJ Spotlight--Economic pressures are costing NJ children...' The Hechinger Report (via Star Ledger)--N.J. sends a huge number of kids to special schools for students with disabilities. Is it fair?...'

The Record--U.S. senator seeks ban on vaccinations; do I have to vaccinate my child in NJ?...'

Philadelphia Inquirer—Two South Jersey school districts will enforce tougher cell phone policies...'

Washington Post—Students applying for financial aid will face stricter ID verification...'

NPR--Do private school voucher programs work?...'

Education Week--No More Fresh Fruits and Veggies: Schools Grapple With Loss of Federal Funding...'

Education Dive--3 takeaways from OCR nominee’s Senate confirmation hearing...'

6-6-25 Education in the News
The Hechinger Report (via Star Ledger)--N.J. schools isolate kids with disabilities at highest rate in U.S. Parents are fighting back...' Star Ledger--How many N.J. kids with disabilities learn in regular classrooms? Look up your district...'

InsiderNJ--Gopal Bill to Ease Barriers for Career and Technical Education Teacher's Advances...'

NY Times--Rebuffing Trump, New York Refuses to Rescind Native American Mascot Ban...'

The Atlantic--Artificial Intelligence Is Not Intelligent...'

Education Week--Republicans Press Top Ed. Dept. Nominees to Commit to Trump’s Agenda...'

Education Dive--Appeals court continues pause on Education Department cuts...'

Edutoipia--A Look at Strength-Based Tier 2 Interventions...'

6-5-25 Education in the News
NJ Monitor--Senators object to Trump push to ax Education Department programs for low-income students...' Education Week--What School Leaders Learned When They Talked to Families About Absenteeism...'

Education Dive--Trump pause on visa appointments worries districts relying on foreign teachers...'

6-4-25 Education in the News
Star Ledger--Trump’s Education Secretary flunks basic math in comical hearing goof...' The Record--What is the 'Chromebook Challenge'? Schools warn about current TikTok trend...'

The Record—Yes, the Trump administration does have NJ public education in its crosshairs    Opinion...'

NJ Monitor--Students eligible for deportation protections caught in Trump immigration crackdown...'

NY Times--A Trump Official Threatens to Sue California Schools Over Trans Athletes...'

Education Week--What’s Happening to Federal Money for Teacher Training?...'

Education Dive--Literacy is McMahon’s top priority. Senators ask, where’s the money?...'

6-3-25 Education in the News
Star Ledger--Judge issues nationwide order saving international students from deportation...' NJ Monitor--Teachers union PAC has given $40M to group backing union president’s gubernatorial run...'

NJ Monitor--New Jersey asks appellate court to deny school desegregation case appeal...'

NPR--Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department...'

Education Week--How Schools Think Their Legal Expenses Will Change Under Trump...'

Education Dive--Education Department eyes program cuts, consolidations in FY26 budget plan...'

The Hechinger Report--Education Department misses key deadline for delivering statistics report...'

The Hechinger Report--Trump cuts could expose student data to cyber threats...'

6-2-25 Education in the News
The Record--NJ tackles teacher shortage by offering student loan relief...' Washington Post—Disicrimination cases unravel as Trump scraps core civil rights tenet...'

Education Week--Trump’s Education Budget Calls for Billions in Cuts, Major Policy Changes...'

Education Dive--More states adopt laws defining ‘man’ and ‘woman,’ adding to Title IX divide...'

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